About this role
At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together. Duke Health Integrated Practice Duke Health Integrated Practice comprises more than 110 primary and specialty outpatient clinics, extending the reach of the Duke Health mission across the state of North Carolina.
JOB LOCATION Duke Triangle Heart Associates - 1821 Hillandale Rd JOB SUMMARY We are seeking a Patient Service Associate to coordinate and participate in a variety of duties associated with daily clinic preparation process, patient identification, patient check in/out, patient appointment scheduling, and cash management. Position also involves customer service, message distribution, ancillary scheduling, collecting payments on patient accounts and referral management. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Prepare for clinic visits by reviewing next day patients and completing next day preparation activities. • Enter pre-visit orders and prepare new patient charts. • Pick up X-rays, office charts, medical records, reports, petty cash and collections. • Check-in patients. • Identify correct patient information and verify patient demographic data. • Edit electronic patient charts as needed. Collect and post co-payments and balances on accounts due. • Excellent relationship skills with Clients and Staff. • Ability to communicate professionally while maintaining a personal touch with all. • Ability to work efficiently under stressful circumstances. • Good organization and prioritization skills. • Attention to detail. JOB ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
• Work requires knowledge of basic grammar and mathematical principles normally acquired through high school education.
• Minimum of one year of work experience in directly communicating and providing service to patients or public; preferably in a healthcare related field.
• Experience in effectively coordinating multiple tasks or activities
JOB HOURS The schedule for this position is day shifts, Monday-Friday, with no weekends or holidays.
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